Students of Our Institution Highlighted in 2022 GDUSA Publication
Two outstanding students from our institution, Kylie Welsh and Kristy Ren-Hayzlett, have been nominated by the prestigious Graphic Design USA (GDUSA) Magazine as part of their annual Students to Watch feature. This recognition serves as a significant milestone in their academic careers and a testament to their potential to make significant contributions to the design industry.
Both Kylie and Kristy have been frequent contributors to the Student Gallery, showcasing their exceptional creative talents in their respective programs. Kylie is in her final term of the BFA in Graphic Design program, while Kristy is in her final term of the AOS in Illustration program.
The GDUSA Magazine recognition reinforces the institution's reputation for producing top-tier creative talents. The Students to Watch feature highlights students’ accomplishments in visual storytelling and the overall drive from concept to creation within graphic design or illustration contexts. The list is chosen by Graphic Design USA, a leading industry publication, and serves as a source of inspiration for other students in the institution to strive for excellence in their respective fields.
The criteria for being nominated as a GDUSA Student to Watch involve demonstrating exceptional creativity, promise, and strong creative ethics in the field of design. Students are typically nominated by faculty members who recognize their thoughtful, visionary work that embodies the core values of the design program they are part of. The selection highlights students who are standout performers from accredited design programs across the country, often near graduation or recently graduated, showing strong potential to impact the future of the design industry.
No explicit formal criteria like GPA or specific coursework requirements are publicly detailed in the source, but the emphasis is on creativity, promise, and endorsement by faculty familiar with the student's work and potential.
The recognition of Kylie Welsh and Kristy Ren-Hayzlett by GDUSA Magazine is a significant boost to the institution's vibrant student community and its contributions to the Student Gallery. Both Kylie and Kristy will be featured by GDUSA Magazine in print and online issues, providing a platform for their work to be showcased to a wider audience.
This recognition underscores the institution's commitment to nurturing creative talents and preparing them for success in the industry. The GDUSA special edition aims to identify top students ready to make an impact in the design scene, and with Kylie and Kristy's nomination, it is clear that our institution is producing such talents.
The Students To Watch feature by GDUSA Magazine is a tradition that recognizes outstanding students and refreshes the professional creative community. This year, we are proud to have Kylie Welsh and Kristy Ren-Hayzlett as our representatives in this esteemed list. We congratulate them on their achievement and look forward to seeing their future contributions to the design industry.
Kylie Welsh and Kristy Ren-Hayzlett, recognized by Graphic Design USA Magazine in the Students to Watch feature, showcase their skills not only in graphic design but also in other creative domains, such as lifestyle and home-and-garden, as demonstrated by their frequent contributions to the Student Gallery.
Their continued success in their respective programs, BFA in Graphic Design for Kylie and AOS in Illustration for Kristy, promises to bring innovative and inspiring designs to various areas, including home-and-garden aesthetics and lifestyle branding.
